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4+ years
Chandler
Hi, my name is Chandler! I am a certified special education teacher and have been teaching for around 5 years. I have a masters degree in special education and am currently pursuing my doctoral degree in education. The subjects I can instruct in is both elementary and middle school math, reading, wr...
Saint Joseph's University
Master of Arts, Special Education
Eastern Connecticut State University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Kimberly
Igniting a desire to learn in my students drives my passion for working with them. I have supported Kindergarten through college-level students in their pursuit of academic success. I have taught and tutored students in all subject areas and ability levels; working with both neurotypical and neurodi...
University of Pennsylvania
Masters in Education, Special Education
Kent State University at Kent
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Certified Tutor
4+ years
George
Teaching has always been my passion since I was a child and I've spent each decade of my life successfully educating various groups of students that have been my pleasure to shine. My educational motto is "students are like bright diamonds covered and hidden through mud; waiting for their educators ...
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Master of Science, Urban Education and Leadership
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Bachelor in Arts, History

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Crystal
My experience with children spans over 25 years. I am passionate about children. Every child can learn; they just need the right support and patience to succeed. My degree is in Cognitive Studies and Psychology. Since I started working in special education 10 years ago, I've loved it. Children want ...
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Ezam
My name is Ezam Mohammed and have been teaching for the past 20 years. I taught online and on ground classes in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Project Management. My students are of all ages, and I have extensive experience in adopting to the different age groups to bring success to them. I get ...
University of Phoenix-Central Valley Campus
Masters in Business Administration, Electronics Technology
University of the West Indies
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mark
I graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. After, teaching elementary students for five years I received my Master of Arts in Human Services at Southeastern University. I have continued to work with students in elementary and I believe they are my c...
Southeastern University
Master of Arts, Human Services
Florida Southern College
Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching

Certified Tutor
2+ years
TT Berry
I am a graduate of Piedmont College and American Intercontinental University. I hold an MBA in Marketing and I am certified in Special Education general curriculum as well as Math. During my time as a teacher, I have learned to differentiate my lesson based on students' skill levels and exceptionali...
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
American InterContinental University-Houston
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Multimedia

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Rebecca
All individuals can learn when they are challenged and given clear instructions, guidelines, and demonstrations. I have been teaching for over 20 years grade levels Pre-K to post high school. I am a Deaf/Hard of Hearing adult who is fluent in Spoken English and American Sign Language. I hold a Docto...
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Northcentral University
Doctor of Philosophy, Special Education

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Kimberly
I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Elementary Education and then while teaching, got my Master's Degree in Special Education from East Carolina University. This is my 7th year as an educator and I have taught grades ranging from Kindergarten to 3rd. In college, I worked as a Resident ...
East Carolina University
Masters in Education, Special Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Leslie
As a teacher with 15 years of experience, I am excited about the opportunity to apply my skills and experience as a Varsity Tutor. In addition to my Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Marketing, I also obtained my Master's of Education in Business Education. During my career, I have added the ar...
University of West Georgia
Masters in Education, Business Teacher Education
University of West Georgia
Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
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Lauren
Algebra Tutor • +18 Subjects
I recently graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Saxophone Performance. I am currently pursuing a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance at the University of Hartford and looking for ways to stay involved with teaching and mentoring students.I have taught in a variety of traditional and nontraditional settings, including K-12 public school classrooms, schools for students with disabilities, juvenile detention centers, and private music lessons. In addition to music, I enjoy teaching math (specifically, algebra and geometry) and psychology. During my time at Northwestern, I took elective courses to further my knowledge of these interests.As someone who strongly values listening and empathy, I am most passionate about forming genuine connections with students while empowering them with the tools needed for a successful learning journey. I can be counted upon to be understanding and supportive while also demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing, crochet, embroidery, and playing with my cat.
Tia
Art Tutor • +17 Subjects
I am currently a kindergarten teacher. I have been teaching kindergarten for 9 years. Before that I taught 4th grade for also 9 years. I have my Master's Degree in Special Education. I love working with students and differentiating lessons to meet their needs. I have lots of experience with online teaching as well. I have been teaching ESL classes online for 2 1/2 years. Tutoring is a great way to keep myself busy after school hours. I enjoy working with students and hope to work with your child soon.
Rodney
6th Grade AP Language Composition Tutor • +87 Subjects
My main objective is to assist students who may need additional assistance with their studies, and to provide that extra support outside the classroom.
Rachell
Elementary School Math Tutor • +8 Subjects
I have been a teacher for 11 years. My experience includes teaching students struggling with academics as well students with special needs. I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Education and also certified in Regular and Special Education. I am certified in 3 different states and have taught Middle and High School most of my teaching career. My experience includes teaching Math and Reading. My love is Math! Every student can learn. Being a mathematician is like being a gamer ...You have to practice in order to master certain levels! It takes practice...but YOU CAN DO IT! :)
Lindsay
Elementary School Math Tutor • +6 Subjects
Hello my name is Lindsay I am 26 and a new mom. I have my bachelors degree in K-12 Special Education and working on my master in moderate to severe special education. Before becoming a teacher I volunteered and worked as a para in multiple types of special education and general education settings. I have worked as a resource para (push into the classroom and pull out) as well as elementary Severe Special Needs Level 3 and Middle School Alternate Curriculum Program. I have worked with Down syndrome, severe emotional disorder but specialize and love working with kids with ADHD and Autism.My goal is to find growth even in the littlest ways. I believe that every kid can be successful you just have to find what works for them. You also need to find what may never work for them and move on. I love helping kids that need an extra push and helping them succeed.
Helen
Government Tutor • +7 Subjects
Greetings,Education is essential and I have the ability to establish, promote, and foster high academic standards. As a Special education Teacher I possess a track record of producing measurable student achievement gains.
Kiyanna
Elementary School English Tutor • +22 Subjects
I have over 10 years experience and passion for helping students reach their personal goals. I attended Fairleigh Dickinson University where I earned my Bachelor's degree in English and Master's degree in Education. I tutor all areas of English Language Arts. I have a hands-on and enthusiastic teaching and tutoring approach to help motivate students to learn and grow.
Amaya
Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects
I am an undergraduate at North Carolina State University. I am majoring in Human Biology with a minor in Spanish. Since high school, I have had a passion for working with children in foster care, mentoring children and tutoring children to help them succeed. I am a firm believer that people, especially children, need encouragement to help them become the best versions of themselves. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, being outside in nature, and traveling.
Raechel
Elementary School English Tutor • +17 Subjects
I am a passionate and patient teacher who works hard to help kids grow their skills and confidence! I am very skilled at differentiating material to fit each individual's needs. I am getting ready to complete my 6th year of teaching in special education. I have experience writing and following IEP's.I love creating fun and engaging ways to learn new academic skills.It is my goal that your student will have fun, work hard, and master their goals while tutoring with me. It will not be just another things on their list to do, but a time that they look forward to!
Bailey
AP Psychology Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a graduate of Cornell University, and I received my Bachelor of Sciences in Human Development with a minor in theater. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher through Teach for America in New York City, and working towards a Masters in the Art of Teaching. Throughout college, I had various tutoring and classroom experience, including tutoring 3rd and 8th graders in English, as well as volunteering in Pre-K through 3rd grade classrooms. I also tutored college students in Introductory Psychology. I have experience with students with special needs, including ADHD and Autism. I am incredibly passionate about education and developing the next generation of inquisitive and enthusiastic learners. I believe that social-emotional learning is crucial for academic success, and that tutoring should be fun and include student choice/interest. In my spare time, I enjoy theater, dance, comedy, and music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have experience supporting learners with a wide range of differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, processing disorders, and autism spectrum differences. Tutors work with students across all grade levels and can adapt instruction to address specific learning profiles, whether that means using multi-sensory reading approaches, breaking tasks into smaller steps, or providing additional processing time. The goal is to help each student build confidence and develop strategies that work with—not against—how they learn best.
In a classroom, teachers work with 20-30+ students with varying needs, making it difficult to customize pace, materials, and teaching methods. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, tutors can focus entirely on your student's learning style, strengths, and challenges. They can slow down to ensure mastery of foundational skills, use specialized techniques proven effective for specific learning differences, and adjust on the fly based on what's working. Research shows that personalized instruction is particularly powerful for students who learn differently, as it removes the pressure to keep pace with peers and builds genuine understanding rather than surface-level learning.
Yes. Tutors work on both fronts simultaneously—strengthening foundational skills that may have gaps (like phonics for a student with dyslexia, or number sense for a student with dyscalculia) while also providing grade-level academic support in subjects like math, reading, and writing. This dual approach prevents students from falling further behind while building the underlying skills they need to access grade-level content more independently. Many students show significant academic growth once they have support tailored to how they actually learn.
Tutors work across all core academics—reading and literacy, math, writing, and test preparation—as well as study skills, executive function support (organization, time management, planning), and subject-specific content like science and social studies. Whether your student needs help with reading comprehension, math fact fluency, written expression, or managing assignments, tutors can provide targeted support. Many also help students develop compensatory strategies and self-advocacy skills, so they can become more independent learners over time.
Tutors typically start by understanding your student's specific strengths, challenges, and learning profile—whether through conversations with you, review of testing/evaluation results, or initial sessions that reveal how the student learns best. From there, they design instruction that plays to strengths while systematically building weaker skills, often using evidence-based techniques specific to the learning difference. They track progress regularly, adjust strategies as needed, and communicate with you about what's working. This personalized approach means the tutoring plan evolves with your student, rather than following a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
While a formal evaluation can be helpful—it provides specific insights into your student's learning profile—it's not required to get started with tutoring. If your student is struggling with reading, math, writing, or organization and you suspect a learning difference, tutors can begin working with them right away. That said, if your student has been formally evaluated, sharing that information with the tutor helps them understand your student's specific needs and choose the most effective teaching strategies from the start. Either way, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor who can help.
Progress timelines vary depending on the student's age, the severity of challenges, and how often tutoring happens, but many students show measurable improvements in confidence and skill within 4-8 weeks of consistent sessions. Foundational skills like phonics or basic math facts often show quicker gains, while deeper reading comprehension or written expression may take longer. The key is consistency—regular tutoring sessions combined with practice at home accelerate progress. Tutors track growth continuously and adjust strategies to keep momentum going, so you'll have visibility into how your student is progressing.
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